SLEEPING IN TRAFFIC
Sleeping In Traffic is a band whose artistic vision is built around the concept of change. Nothing in the band's music is intended to remain static. Each album and performance brings new adaptations and innovations; always playing with the sonic possibilities. The band consists of four members, each with their own unique and eclectic musical tastes which influence their contributions to the band. Their most recent album, Feminism, is a guitar-driven hard rock/metal concept album that borrows heavily from ska, jazz, pop punk, and classic prog rock.

“The 9-track record comes with a focused story-telling, remarkable songwriting and with an offer of something that separates them from the bigger part of the prog gang. The band is not shy to explore within pop, indie rock or alternative and fuse these elements with sound-defining progressive rock and metal influences.” - Darryl Weppler (Prog-Sphere)

Blackbyrd Music (Edmonton)
The Forge (Edmonton)
The Mercury Room (Edmonton)
The Rendezvous Pub (Edmonton)
The Soundhouse (Red Deer)
Annihalatrix Productions (Calgary).
or by contacting any of the artists playing.

The conference portion is hosted at The Mercury Room from 12:00 PM – 4:30 PM, and is open to all-ages. Admission is $5.00 at the door, or free with purchase of a Shredpass.

Living Machines w/ Sleeping In Traffic, Vultures & Guests

5 BANDS | $15 TICKETS!
Doors at 5:30PM - Show starts at 6:30PM
Tickets Available at Milkcrate Records in Kelowna.
Space is limited so get yours now.

All Ages (No Drugs/Alcohol - Respect The Venue)

Living Machines - Kelowna, B.C.
facebook.com/livingmachinesinitiative

Living Machines is a conceptual audio experience from the future realm of Gemini - a dark science fiction universe that tells the story of mankind's hardships after colliding with an asteroid cluster.

Sleeping In Traffic - Edmonton, A.B.
facebook.com/SleepingInTraffic

Sleeping In Traffic is a four-piece progressive band plotting a course for sounds uncharted. It is an amalgamation of artistic aspirations and inspirations, held together by a code of limitless creativity, and unbound in sonic curiosity.

"You'll never know what will happen with the unconscious mind, as everything passes by, passes through you. "

Vultures - Victoria, B.C.
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VULTURES is an aggressive, focused, and dynamic technical hardcore band, based out of Victoria BC and founded in 2015.

Subsume / Sleeping In Traffic / Manic / Heyoka's Mirror

Saturday, March 18, 2017 – Please join us at Distortion - Live Music Venue in celebration of Nancy’s Progtastic Birthday Party featuring the talents of Subsume, Sleeping In Traffic (releasing their new full length album, “Feminism”), Manic, and Heyoka's Mirror! Open your minds, and enjoy some of the great musical talents Alberta has to offer.

Subsume
Subsume is a progressive rock/metal band based out of Calgary, Alberta. Exploring music with a creative mind set, incorporating versatile songwriting and structure, their sound is unique and dynamic.

Sleeping In Traffic
Sleeping In Traffic is a four-piece progressive band from Edmonton, Alberta plotting a course for sounds uncharted. It is an amalgamation of artistic aspirations and inspirations, held together by a code of limitless creativity, and unbound in sonic curiosity.

At its very foundation, Sleeping In Traffic is a band built around the concept of change. Nothing in the band's music is intended to remain static. Each album and performance brings new adaptions and innovations; always playing with the sonic possibilities. The band consists of four members, each with their own unique music tastes which influence their contributions to the band. The inspiration of each member’s contributions to the artwork as a whole between them, bringing forth unique and varying compositions from their collective minds.

Sleeping In Traffic will be releasing their newest album, “Feminism” in Edmonton March 11, 2017 and in Calgary March 18, 2017.

Heyoka's Mirror
The spirit of a Heyoka is the Great Mirror. When you connect to a Heyoka, what you see in them will show you what you need to work on to evolve spiritually. A progressive band from Calgary, Alberta.